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The numbers no longer stack up when it comes to coal-fired power: wind and solar are cheaper, and rising electricity costs have more to do with gas prices and network costs than any "green scheme", writes Ian Verrender.

The head of one of Australia's biggest electricity companies rejects coal as a solution to Australia's energy crisis and urges the Federal Government to adopt the recommendations of chief scientist Alan Finkel.

Do you live in an apartment and wish that you could join the solar power revolution? Here's how one co-operative housing block in Sydney transformed their building and became one of the first apartment blocks to become equipped...

As Australia's chief scientist Alan Finkel prepares to hand down his widely anticipated report into the future security of the national electricity market, what are Telstra, Sun Metals and Glencore doing to protect themselves...

There could be relief in sight for households grappling with rising electricity bills, with a leading energy analyst forecasting new renewable projects will prevent more hikes in power prices within three years.